US Offshore Wind

gCaptain’s full coverage of the offshore wind industry in the United States.


Monday, August 8, 2022
A wind turbine Dominion Energy’s two turbine Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) pilot project. Photo: Dominion Energy
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Largest Offshore Wind Farm in U.S. Wins State Approval

The State of Virginia has given the go-ahead for Dominion Energy’s 2.6-gigawatt (GW) Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) farm, the largest offshore

August 8, 2022
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Wind turbines off of Block Island
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Climate Bill Could Open Up New Waters for Offshore Wind Development

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy (Bloomberg) — The strong gusts blowing off the coasts of Puerto Rico, Guam and other US territories offer big green energy

August 8, 2022
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Friday, July 29, 2022
Wind turbines off of Block Island
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U.S. Offshore Wind: A Strong Fetch

By Barry Parker (gCaptain) – Offshore wind in the U.S. Congress, already blowing hard, has now received a fresh gust with word of rapprochement between

July 29, 2022
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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
offshore wind turbine
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New York State Releases Third Competitive Offshore Wind Solicitation

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the release of New York’s third competitive offshore wind solicitation seeking to procure at least 2,000

July 27, 2022
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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Seaway 7 Reveals ‘Sizeable’ Wind Farm Cable Installation Contract in U.S.
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Seaway 7 Reveals ‘Sizeable’ Wind Farm Cable Installation Contract in U.S.

Olso-based Seaway 7 has announced a “sizeable” contract for the transport and installation of inner-array grid cables for an offshore wind farm

July 26, 2022
Total Views: 2168

Thursday, July 21, 2022
Here Are the Two Areas Being Considered for Gulf of Mexico Wind Farms
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Here Are the Two Areas Being Considered for Gulf of Mexico Wind Farms

President Biden and Department of the Interior on Wednesday announced new steps to advance offshore wind energy development in the Gulf of Mexico, the heart of

July 21, 2022
Total Views: 2742

Wednesday, July 20, 2022
offshore wind farm with vessel in foreground
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President Biden Reveals Offshore Wind Plans for Gulf of Mexico

President Biden today revealed big plans to expand domestic offshore wind energy production, including announcing new details on available acreage for offshore

July 20, 2022
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Thursday, July 14, 2022
north sea wind farm
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BOEM to Conduct First Regional Environmental Review of Offshore Wind Lease Areas Off New York and New Jersey

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will for the first time conduct a regional environmental review of six

July 14, 2022
Total Views: 870

An illustration of the Maersk Supply Service Wind Turbine Installation Vessel concpet with a feeder barge
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Maersk Supply Service to Order Second Wind Turbine Installation Vessel After Contract Win

Maersk Supply Service will order second Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) after securing an additional contract to install wind turbines at a U.S.

July 14, 2022
Total Views: 2355

Monday, June 27, 2022
New York Seeking Proposals for Potential Offshore Wind Innovation and R&D Projects
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New York Seeking Proposals for Potential Offshore Wind Innovation and R&D Projects

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is inviting entities from the public and private sector to submit project proposals that have the

June 27, 2022
Total Views: 942

Thursday, June 23, 2022
White House Launches Offshore Wind Partnership with East Coast States and Designates Offshore Wind Vessels as ‘Vessels of National Interest’
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White House Launches Offshore Wind Partnership with East Coast States and Designates Offshore Wind Vessels as ‘Vessels of National Interest’

The Biden Administration has teamed up with eleven East Coast governors to launch a new Federal-State Offshore Wind Implementation Partnership aimed at

June 23, 2022
Total Views: 1968

Tuesday, June 21, 2022
offshore wind farm
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BOEM Advances New Jersey’s First Offshore Wind Farm, Ocean Wind 1

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Ocean Wind 1 wind

June 21, 2022
Total Views: 791

Monday, June 6, 2022
Biden Administration Announces Environmental Review for Proposed Offshore Wind Project Offshore Maryland
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Biden Administration Announces Environmental Review for Proposed Offshore Wind Project Offshore Maryland

The Biden Administration is continueing its streak of offshore wind project milestones. On Monday, the Department of the Interior announced that its Bureau of

June 6, 2022
Total Views: 1455

Thursday, May 12, 2022
Edison Chouest to Supply New Hybrid SOV for New York Offshore Wind Projects
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Edison Chouest to Supply New Hybrid SOV for New York Offshore Wind Projects

The offshore wind joint venture between Equinor and BP, Empire Offshore Wind, has awarded a long-term charter to Louisiana-based Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO)

May 12, 2022
Total Views: 2291

Wednesday, May 11, 2022
offshore wind farm
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Carolina Offshore Wind Lease Auction Attracts $315 Million in Winning Bids

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) latest offshore wind energy lease auction resulted in $315 million in winning

May 11, 2022
Total Views: 1673

Tuesday, May 10, 2022
offshore wind farm with vessel in foreground
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BOEM Set for Latest Offshore Wind Lease Sale Off the Carolinas

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will hold its next wind energy lease auction on Wednesday, offering two

May 10, 2022
Total Views: 1098

Monday, May 9, 2022
Heerema Tapped for U.S. East Coast Wind Projects
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Heerema Tapped for U.S. East Coast Wind Projects

Dutch crane vessel specialist Heerema Marine Contractors has been selected for the installation of wind turbine foundations and offshore substations for the

May 9, 2022
Total Views: 1708

Thursday, May 5, 2022
FILE PHOTO: General view of the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain
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Ørsted and NABTU Sign ‘Historic’ Project Labor Agreement for U.S. Offshore Wind

Offshore wind developer Ørsted and North America’s Building and Trade Unions (NABTU) have agreed to a “historic” national project labor

May 5, 2022
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offshore wind farm
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BOEM Review Finds ‘No Significant Impact’ from Offshore Wind Leasing in Northern California

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has found “no significant impact” in its environmental review

May 5, 2022
Total Views: 1694

Tuesday, May 3, 2022
COSCO Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Awarded ABS Approval In Principle
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COSCO Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Awarded ABS Approval In Principle

Classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) for the design of a wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV)

May 3, 2022
Total Views: 2871